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Freelance Tattoo Artist & Illustrator Wiji Lacsamana Believes Closer Collaboration is the Future

Tattoo artist, illustrator, and Taxumo community member Wiji Lacsamana envisions a brighter future after the Covid-19 pandemic, and muses on how we can pick ourselves up from this challenge, and take the opportunity to create a better world. She shares her story below:  I am Wiji Lacsamana, 35, based in… Read MoreFreelance Tattoo Artist & Illustrator Wiji Lacsamana Believes Closer Collaboration is the Future

How to Make your Business Covid-19 Proof (And Still Pay Your BIR Annual Income Tax)

SMEs are mostly hit during a time of crisis – whether it’s economic or health in nature. For one, the Coronavirus pandemic has prompted the government to extend the Luzon lockdown. Add to that is the challenge to file and pay the annual income tax return or ITR on time. 

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#FinishStrong: Ending your Business Year Right (and Filing your Annual ITR on time!)

In our organization, we always have exercises on goal planning. We love thinking about how we could have done things differently and how we could do things better moving forward. And with all of these business introspection, what we have constantly done is to finish our year strong! The #FinishStrong… Read More#FinishStrong: Ending your Business Year Right (and Filing your Annual ITR on time!)

How to Register Your Business as a Professional (Tax Tips Tuesdays Ep. 2)

In this episode of Tax Tips Tuesdays, Ej and Ginger Arboleda and Marv de Leon discuss how to register your business as a professional (from doctors, lawyers, dentists, photographers, wedding planners to freelancers). In particular, they answer this question from a viewer: “If I have a small business that is… Read MoreHow to Register Your Business as a Professional (Tax Tips Tuesdays Ep. 2)

Here are the Things You Should Know If You Want to Hire a Freelancer

  • Evan Tan 

In the past few years, as the economy becomes ever more global and diversified, freelancing has experienced significant growth. Recent technological advances have made it much easier to become a freelancer, and for businesses to manage the freelance process. This ‘Gig Economy’ is a new name for a much older… Read MoreHere are the Things You Should Know If You Want to Hire a Freelancer

Why Freelancers and Solopreneurs Need to Pay Income Tax in the Philippines

There’s nothing more liberating than becoming a bonafide freelancer or business owner. But with great freedom comes big responsibilities, and one of them is settling your income tax in the Philippines. You might get the feeling that filing taxes may not apply to you anymore since you’re no longer working… Read MoreWhy Freelancers and Solopreneurs Need to Pay Income Tax in the Philippines

BIR Online Filing Guide: How Filipino Freelancers can Register for Taxes

Freelancing can be a life-changing experience. You get to enjoy cool perks like having control over your income and independence. But when it comes to BIR online filing, you might have lots of questions to ask. Registering your gig with the BIR is an absolute must if you want your career… Read MoreBIR Online Filing Guide: How Filipino Freelancers can Register for Taxes